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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Consulting

July 2025 - July 2026

Insights

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Introduction

The headline: Consulting click-through-rates ran meaningfully above the global median and finished the year with a material lift into mid‑2026. This analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks. This analysis explores ad performance trends for Consulting across all countries available compared to the global benchmark.

The story in the data

Consulting CTRs started at 2.49% in June 2025 and closed at 3.72% in June 2026 — a roughly 49% increase from start to finish. Across the 13‑month window the median Consulting CTR averaged about 2.78%, peaking at 3.72% (June 2026) and troughing at 2.38% (October 2025). By contrast the global baseline averaged about 2.00% over the same period, with a high of roughly 2.17% and a low near 1.78%.

In absolute terms Consulting ran about 0.78 percentage points higher than the global benchmark on average. In relative terms that’s approximately +39% above global CTRs overall. Monthly behavior showed notable moves: a modest autumn dip into October 2025 was followed by a 0.40‑point November rebound, a strong January–February 2026 lift, a March pullback, and then a sustained rally from April through a 0.47‑point spike in June 2026.

Volatility was elevated for Consulting: average month‑to‑month movement (absolute) was ~0.19 percentage points, roughly three times the baseline’s ~0.06‑point monthly rhythm. That higher volatility produced sharper peaks and deeper interim swings versus the smoother global trend.

Seasonal and monthly dynamics

Seasonal rhythm is visible: late Q3 into October 2025 showed a softening (2.49% → 2.38%), then an abrupt November surge to 2.78%. Early 2026 delivered consecutive stronger months (January–February near 2.94%–2.98%), a March contraction to 2.74%, and a renewed upward momentum through June’s 3.72%. The consulting curve reads as a pattern of mid‑quarter dips followed by concentrated rebounds, particularly across year‑end into Q1 and then a second half acceleration into early summer.

The global baseline moved more gradually: modest rises across Q4 and Q1 with smaller month‑to‑month swings, lacking the pronounced spikes that defined the Consulting series.

Country vs. Global

Throughout the period Consulting CTRs were consistently above the global benchmark. The gap ranged from a narrow ~21% above global (October 2025) to a wide ~78% premium (June 2026). Where the global trend climbed moderately (~17% from June 2025 to June 2026), Consulting’s growth was steeper (~49%), producing a widening premium into mid‑2026. Consulting’s pattern was also materially more volatile — higher amplitude swings versus the baseline’s steadier cadence.

Understanding Facebook Ads click‑through‑rate benchmarks for Consulting across all countries available helps advertisers evaluate engagement trends and compare performance to global patterns. Keywords touched here include Facebook Ads benchmarks, CTR performance, CPC trends, CPM analysis, country‑specific ad costs, and industry ad performance for Consulting across all countries available.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Click-Through Rate (CTR) is the percentage of impressions that resulted in a click on the Facebook ad. In the Consulting industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. Geographic targeting affects ad costs based on market competition and user engagement in different regions. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. Why we use median instead of average We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

What is CTR and why does it matter for Facebook ads?

CTR (Click-Through Rate) is the percentage of people who click your ad after seeing it. It's calculated by dividing total clicks by total impressions, then multiplying by 100. A high CTR indicates your ad resonates with your audience and helps improve your relevance score, which can lower your overall costs.

What's the average CTR for Facebook ads in 2025?

The average Facebook ad CTR across industries sits around 0.90-1.10%. But there's significant variation. Your specific industry, audience targeting, and campaign objectives should determine your benchmark.

Why is my Facebook ad CTR consistently low?

Low CTR usually stems from poor audience targeting, weak creative, or a disconnect between your ad content and audience needs. Your ad might simply not be standingo out enough. Check if your visuals grab attention, your copy addresses clear pain points, and your audience targeting aligns with people genuinely interested in your offer.

Is CTR still a reliable metric for ad performance in 2025?

Yes—but only in context. High CTR is a signal that your creative works, but it doesn't guarantee conversions. Use it alongside other metrics like conversion rate to get the full picture.